Photo Journalist Career

*A job as a Photo Journalist falls under the broader career category of Photographers. The information on this page will generally apply to all careers in this category but may not specifically apply to this career title.

Job Description for Photographers : Photograph people, landscapes, merchandise, or other subjects. May use lighting equipment to enhance a subject's appearance. May use editing software to produce finished images and prints. Includes commercial and industrial photographers, scientific photographers, and photojournalists.


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Photographer Career

Salary Info

Median Annual Wage

$42,640

Median Hourly Wage

$20.50*

Total Employed Nationally

48,660


Source: Bureau of Labor Statistics May 2016 wage data and 2016-2026 employment projections. "Projected growth" represents the estimated change in total employment over the projections period (2016-2026). "Projected job openings" represent openings due to growth and replacement.